Agricultural Worker Perspectives on Climate Hazards and Risk Reduction Strategies.

IF 2.1 3区 医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Journal of Agromedicine Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-28 DOI:10.1080/1059924X.2023.2299378
Molly Parker, Mary Jo Ybarra-Vega, Julie Postma
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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of agricultural workers during periods of heat and wildfire smoke exposure and to support the development and implementation of protective workplace interventions.

Methods: Using community-engaged research and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) framework for policy evaluation, a qualitative descriptive study was conducted with current and former agricultural workers in Central Washington (WA). Twelve participants answered semi-structured questions via interviews or by attending a focus group. Interviews and focus groups were conducted in Spanish, recorded, transcribed, and translated into English; one interview was conducted in English.

Results: Using Braun and Clarke's Reflexive Thematic Analysis, five themes were identified among workers from various worksites: 1) Extreme weather and working conditions are becoming increasingly hazardous to worker health, 2) Employers and supervisors lack training and education on current labor laws, and health and safety rules, 3) Employers and supervisors use intimidation and retaliation to ensure productivity and to evoke feelings of replaceability among workers, 4) Workers do not trust regulatory agencies to enforce rules or hold employers accountable, 5) Solutions to climate-driven problems in the agricultural industry need to value worker health and safety, not just productivity. Participants reported experiencing adverse health symptoms related to heat and smoke exposure at work. Workers proposed solutions including improving education, training, and communication, and increased enforcement of existing and forthcoming occupational health and safety rules.

Conclusion: The agricultural workforce is essential for ensuring a robust food supply and is facing extreme weather events due to climate change. Western states impacted by wildfires and heat are working to develop and implement occupational health and safety rules. Developing effective policies and interventions inclusive of worker perspectives is critical to adapt to a changing climate, retain a stable workforce and promote optimal health.

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研究目的本研究的目的是了解农业工人在高温和野火烟雾暴露期间的经历,为制定和实施保护性工作场所干预措施提供支持:采用社区参与式研究和疾病控制中心 (CDC) 的政策评估框架,对华盛顿州中部的现任和前任农业工人进行了定性描述研究。12 名参与者通过访谈或参加焦点小组回答了半结构化问题。访谈和焦点小组以西班牙语进行,并进行录音、转录和翻译成英语;其中一次访谈以英语进行:利用布劳恩和克拉克的反思性主题分析法,在来自不同工作场所的工人中确定了五个主题:1) 极端天气和工作条件对工人健康的危害越来越大;2) 雇主和监管人员缺乏对现行劳动法、健康和安全规则的培训和教育;3) 雇主和监管人员使用恐吓和报复手段来确保生产率,并唤起工人的可替代感;4) 工人不相信监管机构会执行规则或追究雇主的责任;5) 农业行业气候驱动问题的解决方案需要重视工人的健康和安全,而不仅仅是生产率。与会者报告了与工作中的高温和烟雾暴露有关的不良健康症状。工人们提出的解决方案包括改善教育、培训和沟通,以及加强执行现有和即将出台的职业健康和安全规则:农业劳动力对确保粮食供应至关重要,他们正面临着气候变化导致的极端天气事件。受野火和高温影响的西部各州正在努力制定和实施职业健康与安全规则。制定包含工人观点的有效政策和干预措施对于适应不断变化的气候、保留稳定的劳动力和促进最佳健康至关重要。
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Journal of Agromedicine
Journal of Agromedicine PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
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84
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>12 weeks
期刊介绍: The Journal of Agromedicine: Practice, Policy, and Research publishes translational research, reports and editorials related to agricultural health, safety and medicine. The Journal of Agromedicine seeks to engage the global agricultural health and safety community including rural health care providers, agricultural health and safety practitioners, academic researchers, government agencies, policy makers, and others. The Journal of Agromedicine is committed to providing its readers with relevant, rigorously peer-reviewed, original articles. The journal welcomes high quality submissions as they relate to agricultural health and safety in the areas of: • Behavioral and Mental Health • Climate Change • Education/Training • Emerging Practices • Environmental Public Health • Epidemiology • Ergonomics • Injury Prevention • Occupational and Industrial Health • Pesticides • Policy • Safety Interventions and Evaluation • Technology
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